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Old 24-Jan-2014, 8:41 PM   #5
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Antennas like the DB8e are UHF only by design. You would need to add a separate antenna with VHF capability given the channel assignments used in your area.

Another point to consider, as the panels are adjusted away from the 0 degree position, this type of antenna will produce less peak forward gain. That's not a criticism, just the physics involved. In some cases, the DB8e and similar designs provide an elegant solution... But they aren't a one size fit's all solution.

In this case, I'd start with a single fixed aim antenna as suggested above. You then have the option to add a second, separate system if you want to chase down some additional signal options. A second system could be either fixed aim or rotating, you have a great deal of flexibility... http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=2882
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